Is your media diet making you smarter? Or just more stubborn? In this episode, we sit down with senior communicator and former journalist Mark Burey to explore how the collapse of shared truth is reshaping public relations. From the erosion of local journalism to the rise of AI-generated content. What does media literacy really looks like today? And what role do PR professionals play in rebuilding trust? Listen For 7:33 What media literacy means in 2025 10:13 The decline of local journalism and its ripple effects 11:08 How PR has absorbed the watchdog role 13:39 What to do when misinformation feels like fact 15:43 Appreciative inquiry: changing minds without confrontation 21:23 Answer to Last Episode’s Question From Guest Bradley Davis Guest: Mark Burey Website | Email | LinkedIn Rate this podcast with just one click Stories and Strategies Website Curzon Public Relations Website Apply to be a guest on the podcast Connect with us LinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | Pinterest Request a transcript of this episode Support the show
